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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips for making the best first impression through your job application
May 27, 2025

Here are a few tips from the members of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…

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The Corps
Thoughtful ways to say goodbye to your students
May 20, 2025

Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in a meaningful way for yourself and…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ builds developmental relationships with students
The Corps
Successfully closing out student relationships
May 13, 2025

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.

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Our Impact
My Life After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
April 7, 2025

A moment that captures the advent of certainty in my career choice occurred to me recently. My student marched into…

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Benefits & Resources
Financial success on a stipend
March 26, 2025

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…

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The Corps
Transferring Sites: From Ohio to Boston
March 19, 2025

The decision to come back for a second Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…

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Benefits & Resources
Four ways to stretch your AmeriCorps stipend

When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…

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The Corps
Recent Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alum Aspires to Support Foster Youth
March 11, 2025

Jazz Solomon, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…

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The Corps
Three steps to forge positive relationships with students
March 4, 2025

Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…

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Benefits & Resources
Tips to ace job interviews from AmeriCorps mentors
February 25, 2025

The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…

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Our Impact
The View from the Classroom : Overcoming Adversity
February 20, 2025

I joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire a year ago, in January 2024, midway through the school year. This position has…

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Our Impact
Insights from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Greater Boston’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Program Surveys
February 18, 2025

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners